A Fine 40-Bore Flintlock Pocket Pistol by H. Tatham Jnr of London. With round brass turn-off barrel, decorated with a band of foliage at the muzzle and a band of foliage at the breech, profusely engraved brass action, decorated with panel of foliage to the left and signed ‘H. Tatham Junr, 37 Charing Cross’ on a scroll above stands of arms, sliding thumb-piece safety catch, slab-sided walnut butt inlaid with silver wire and vacant oval escutcheon. 

TATHAM

Henry 2 Son of Henry (1). Born 1804. Gunmaker & Sword Cutler, 24 Pall Mall, 1825-34, 37 Charing Cross, 1834-60; 3 Opera Arcade, 1857. Died 1860. John Prosser joined Tatham at 37 Charing Cross in 1857 but firms remained separate. 

Howard L. Blackmore (1986) Gunmakers Of London, 1350-1850. George Shumway Publisher. USA.

Dimensions:

Bore: 40 Bore

Barrel Length: 2.5 Inches (6.35 cm)

Overall Length: 8 Inches (20.32 cm)